Fire in Everglades explodes in size
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A wildfire burning in the Florida Everglades sent the smell of smoke and haze into the air across South Florida early Wednesday.
The county is experiencing the worst air quality in South Florida, with levels in the yellow "moderate" range.
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Green Matters on MSNThousands of Acres of Everglades Are Burning — What Caused the Fire?
What caused the Everglades fire in Florida that pushed heavy smoke into the heavily populated Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, creating a hazy view.
Though the actual blaze is away from more populated areas, northwest winds caused by Hurricane Erin helped push smoke across South Florida.
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